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PK58 VCE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,034 mi
Last recorded182,034 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 VCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 182,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 182,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge poor condition

emissions to clean to register

nsf and osf tyres badly worn on inner edges

top and bottom engine overs and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2016 170,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high has no adjustment on headlamp adjuster (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high has no adjustment on headlamp adjuster (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge poor condition

emissions to clean to register

nsf and osf tyres badly worn on inner edges

top and bottom engine overs and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 157,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 157,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,718 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,557 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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PK58 VCE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK58 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK58 VCE registered?

PK58 VCE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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